On the Ground in Gabon - the Gamba Complex

Gabon and its newly created network of 13 National Parks is a sanctuary for tropical wildlife, and boasts some of the most majestic scenery in the world.

Along Gabon's coast, towards the border of neighbouring Congo Brazzaville, you'll find the Gamba Complex of protected areas.

Undiscovered, and stunningly beautiful.
In this area - almost 1.5 times Yellowstone National Park - 10,000 people live together with 11,000 forest elephants.

Both species live in dense tropical rainforests, wide open savannas, swamps and lagoons bordering deserted ocean beaches.

Rich variety of species
The Gamba Complex is not only home to elephants, gorillas, chimpanzees, 4 species of marine turtle, manatees, hippos and the like, but is also at the heart of Gabon's economy: oil. 

And while oil production declines, pressures on natural resources through logging, hunting and fishing risk to increase.

WWF's work in the area
WWF has been active in the area since 1992. Through its long term work with Park and Wildlife authorities, local populations, research institutes and private sector, WWF will be happy to introduce you, through these pages, to the experience of a lifetime...